The election season is over, and Texas legislators are just getting started. If you want to know how to be a better-informed citizen, this is a start: Join us for happy hour at the W Austin Records Room for cocktails and a frank conversation about what to expect from state lawmakers this year with reporters from The Texas Tribune.

Happy hour begins at 6 p.m. and the conversation starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and your questions for a chance to win two passes to SXSWedu. Cash bar and 18+.

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